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Recent Examples of boa
During a typical visit, guests can spot emerald and crested anoles flaring their dewlaps along the trails, while lucky visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of a Puerto Rican boa, an endemic snake that can grow nearly two meters in length.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Baker’s influence continues into the 21st century, like when Rihanna wore a crystal turban and fur boa in a Josephine Baker homage to the 2014 CFDA awards.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Baker’s influence continues into the 21st century, like when Rihanna wore a crystal turban and fur boa in a Josephine Baker homage to the 2014 CFDA awards.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boa
Noun
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This is a humid, low-lying landscape not unlike the wetlands where today’s large constrictors thrive.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Boa constrictors can reach up to 13 feet as adults.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Over six hours, the cobra bit and retreated in cycles, letting the venom do its work while avoiding the python’s powerful coils.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But as Europe plunged into war in September 1939, the cobra’s fate took a darker turn.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The beautiful undulating canyons have been sculpted by water and time and offer a peacefulness rarely found elsewhere – but watch out for the rattlesnakes and scorpions.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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There are 12 snake species in Idaho, including the Western rattlesnake and prairie rattlesnake, Idaho’s two venomous snakes.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Scientists are still trying to understand the dynamics between invasive Burmese pythons and native predator species in the Everglades.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Wildlife trapper Mike Kimmel, aka the Python Cowboy, has used dogs trained to track hogs and pythons to also locate the lizards.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
Noun
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During the low-water season from June to October, when aquatic life is more concentrated, spotting manatees, caimans, and anacondas are easier.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This year’s Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, by the way — where Rudd’s presence is guaranteed barring any unfortunate anaconda accidents — is set for May 30-31.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In mouse trials, the antidote was found to be protective against venom from the black mamba, king cobra, coral snakes and tiger snakes, among others.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 May 2025
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New research published in Cell discusses the first use of human antibodies to help create an antivenom that can be effective against multiple species of venomous snakes, including black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Larger predators—coyotes, bobcats, black bears, and copperhead snakes—would follow.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
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Some of the most venomous snakes found in Texas are copperheads, cottonmouths and rattlesnakes.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Acts of rebellion, fine tailoring, streetwear, tribal prints, traditional tassels and suedes, moccasins, and sustainable fashion approaches like fur and multi-use materials were all present on the runway.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But the shoe rules have still caused snafus, as when a Native American producer was turned away from the red carpet for wearing moccasins in 2022.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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“Boa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boa. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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